A Ventura man's arrest is the latest among several in recent days that have been tied to the alleged sale of narcotics through the Santa Paula Auto Center, authorities said.

In early 2017, detectives received information that narcotics were being sold from the business at 1055 E. Main Street in Santa Paula, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office reported. The investigation revealed Hugo Martinez Gomez, 31, of Ventura, was a cocaine supplier and was solicited by the business owner to supply cocaine, authorities said.

On Friday, investigators said they carried out a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of East Ramona Street in Ventura. During the search, about 2 ounces of cocaine and methamphetamine as well as cash, scales and packaging were found, authorities said.

Gomez was arrested a short time later in the 100 block of Ojai Drive in Oak View on suspicion of possessing narcotics for sale and offering to sell narcotics, authorities said. He was in custody with bail set at $50,000.

Also arrested in recent days were Santa Paula Auto Center owner Eric Curtis, 32, of Ventura; his associate Manuel Arana, 48, of Santa Paula; Ricardo Gonzalez, 38, of Sylmar; and Domingo Nunez, 35, of Sylmar. They have pleaded not guilty.

Later arrested was Ulysses Centeno, 32, of Oxnard. Authorities said he was suspected of supplying methamphetamine to the operation.